Between the living and the dead is the Order of the Deacons, protectors of the Empire, guardians against possession, sentinels enlisted to ward off malevolent hauntings by the geists. Although she is one of the most powerful Deacons in the Order, Sorcha Faris is still unable to move or speak after her last battle. Even her partner Merrick cannot reach her through their shared bond. But when Sorcha is abducted by men seeking her lover Raed Rossin, only Merrick can find and rescue her.
